Update (July 1, 2024): We are thrilled to be celebrating our marriage on September 14th in Ocracoke Island! We hope that you are able to join us for a joyful weekend filled with friends, family, salty air, seafood, and live music!
Update (July 1, 2024): We are thrilled to be celebrating our marriage on September 14th in Ocracoke Island! We hope that you are able to join us for a joyful weekend filled with friends, family, salty air, seafood, and live music!
Due to Wes's extended deployment, we had to postpone our Ocracoke wedding celebration that was planned for last December. However, the Lord's timing is always perfect, and we were grateful for His provision and redirection as our family faced other hardships that required the full presence of our hearts and minds.
After Wes's ship returned in January, we were able to get married in a small service in Greenville. We were joined by a handful of family and friends- including most of Wes's division from the USS Ford! What a gift!!
We are grateful and overjoyed to have the opportunity to celebrate our marriage with all our friends and family in a few short months. In September, we will have another wedding ceremony as well as a cocktail hour and reception!
Thank you to those who planned to celebrate with us in December. We are so grateful for your love, patience, and grace amidst the process of rescheduling the wedding weekend on such short notice. We know life is very busy, especially as the school year begins, but we hope that you are still able to join us for a weekend on the island!
Thank you for all the love, prayers, and well wishes!
-Alli Grant & Wes
When do we need to respond to the RSVP's?
Please respond online through the RSVP tab on our wedding website by Saturday, July 20th.
How does the ferry work?
PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE LIMITED FERRY CROSSINGS AND MAKING A RESERVATION AHEAD OF TIME!!
Link to ferry schedule:
https://www.ncdot.gov/travel-maps/ferry-tickets-services/routes/Documents/ferry-schedule.pdf
SWAN QUARTER AND CEDAR ISLAND RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE 90 DAYS IN ADVANCE.
Ocracoke can only be reached by ferry.
There are three ferry terminals that go to Ocracoke: Hatteras, Swan Quarter, and Cedar Island.
The Hatteras car ferry is 70 minutes in duration, and it drops you at the far end of Ocracoke, which is about a 30 minute drive from the village. The Hatteras car ferry is free, but it is first-come, first-served. This ferry does not take or require reservations. You must arrive at least 30 minutes early to take the ferry.
The Swan Quarter car ferry is 2 hours and 45 minutes in duration. It drops you off in the heart of Ocracoke Village, about a 2 minute walk from the reception venue. This ferry requires reservations and is $15 per crossing for a regular sized vehicle. You can take this ferry as a passenger without your car for free. There is free parking at the ferry dock in Swan Quarter for the weekend as well.
The Cedar Island ferry is 2 hours and 10 minutes in duration. It also requires reservations and is a $15 fare each way for a regular sized vehicle. This ferry docks and departs at the in the heart of Ocracoke's village.
Please refer to the image under the "Traveling to Ocracoke" tab for reference to the nearest major airports and travel times.
**Please note that reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance, but cannot be made the day of travel. You can most likely buy your ticket upon arrival at the ferry dock if you arrive early, but there are no guarantees.
How long does it take to get to Ocracoke Island from Greenville?
From Greenville, the closest ferry terminal is in Swan Quarter, which is about an hour and a half away. You must arrive 30 minuted early to the ferry terminal, and then the ferry ride is 2 hours and 45 minutes long. In total, it takes around 5 hours to get to Ocracoke from Greenville.
When should I arrive in Ocracoke?
We hope our guests are available to spend the weekend on the island! The welcome party will begin at 7:30 pm on Friday evening. Wedding day festivities will begin at 4:30 on Saturday afternoon.
What is the nearest airport to Ocracoke?
The closest major airport to Ocracoke is in Norfolk, Virginia (ORF). It is 2 hours and 55 minutes from the Hatteras ferry terminal.
The Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern, North Carolina is the closest airport to Ocracoke. It is a small, regional airport. New Bern 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the Cedar Island ferry terminal.
Please refer to the image under the "Traveling to Ocracoke" tab for estimated travel times to Ocracoke from all nearby airports.
Where should we plan to stay on the island?
We have blocked off rooms for guests at the Anchorage Inn, which is centrally located between the ceremony and reception sites. There are many other local hotels on the island, such as the Pony Island Inn and the Ocracoke Harbor Inn. The island has a handful of AirBnBs and VRBOs available for rent as well.
For more accommodation details, please use the link below:
https://www.visitocracokenc.com/hotels-and-motels/
How should I dress?
The attire for the wedding is semi-formal or dressy casual attire! The welcome party is casual.
What if there is inclement weather during the wedding weekend?
All wedding arrangements were made with consideration of the weather. The ceremony and reception are indoors, as well as the welcome party.
Where is the Ceremony?
The Ceremony will be held at the Ocracoke United Methodist Church, located at
71 School Rd, Ocracoke, NC.
The ceremony is less than one mile from the reception. You may drive and park at each location, or, weather permitting, it is about a 10 minute walk.
Where is the reception?
The reception will be held at The Berkley Manor Barn, located at 58 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke, NC.
How long does it take to get to Ocracoke from Charleston?
From downtown Charleston, it takes 5 hours and 50 minutes to reach the Cedar Island Ferry Terminal. You must arrive 30 minutes before the ferry departs, and the ferry ride is about 2 hours and 10 minutes long. In total, it takes about 8 hours to get to Ocracoke from Charleston.
Where are you registered?
We are registered online through Amazon, Anthropology, Target, and Mackenzie Childs. We are also registered at Bailey's Fine Jewelry in Greenville, North Carolina.
